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beverage

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɛvɝɪdʒ// UK //bˈɛvəɹɪdʒ// bev·er·age Archaic Slang

n. any type of drink. It is a slightly more formal word for things like water, juice, or coffee.

n. any liquid intended for human consumption. Often used in commercial, legal, or catering contexts to categorise drinks collectively.


SIMPLE

The waiter asked if we wanted a cold beverage.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline provides a complimentary beverage service shortly after the plane reaches its cruising altitude.

COMPLEX

While the menu offered an extensive selection of alcoholic beverages, the host ensured that several sophisticated non-alcoholic options were also available for the guests.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English beverage, from Old French beverage, variant of bevrage, from beivre (“to drink”), variant of boivre (“to drink”), from Latin bibō. Related to imbibe.

Usage

Often used in the plural ('beverages') on menus or in retail contexts.

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